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SitSpots Blog Hop and a CaliGals Giveaway!

We were in deep thought with SitSpots owner, Joyce, and our blogging buddies at the Southern California Kindergarten Conference about these perfect patches...

Our takeaway?

SitSpots...They aren't just for sitting!

We grabbed our fair share, and got to work. We had a master plan, with a minor problem. This giant rug pretty much hogs takes up our entire classroom floor space!

SitSpots work best directly on classroom conpet ~ No, that's not a typo...Concrete Carpet = Conpet. You may have it in your classroom too?

So, for now...the rug has been rolled up, sent to the side of the classroom and will be benched for recess, because the SitSpots are here to stay.
SitSpots...Let's ROCK!We chose to use 25 of the circle SitSpots we grabbed to write our third trimester sight words on. We used a black sharpie to write the words. These are the words we chose...They are the doozies for our first graders...

We created 4 sets of Musical Words to use for this game. You can grab them free {here}.

Musical Words

We choose a DJ for this game.

The DJ gets to wear sunglasses and hold a clipboard with the sight word list and something for marking the words off as you play.

As an alternative, you could throw any word cards into a basket, bowl or hat and have the DJ pull word cards out as you play.

We LOVE playing music in the classroom. We often change genres over the course of the school year, one week may be Jazz week, while another may be Big Bands or Classical...But, for Musical Words, we just kept it fun for kids.

Here's our Musical Words Playlist from iTunes.

The DJ hits the play button, and the kids start moving! Just like freeze dance or musical chairs, they dance, walk, move around the SitSpots while the music is playing. We encourage them to move to the tempo of the music. If it's slow, move slowly...If it's fast, move quickly...Without bumping your friends please! It happens...When the music stops, stomp on a spot!

The DJ picks a word from their Musical Words list or pulls a card from their container and announces it to the class. The person standing on that spot must shout it, spell it and use it in a sentence! If they need help, let them Phone a Friend ~ AKA, ask someone standing near their SitSpot for help.

Their feet crack us up!

We are so excited to keep creating fun, easy uses for SitSpots in our classroom. Our first graders love them already...SitSpots are definitely here to stay!

Now's your chance!

Nine of us Cali Gals have teamed up with Sit Spots to bring you a Sit Spots Blog Hop and Giveaway!

Just follow the bouncing blog buttons at the end of each post to hop to your next Sit Spot-sational idea!

You can enter to win on any of our blogs, but you must comment on all 9 for your chance to win a class set of 32 Sit Spots! Don't worry, we're keeping it easy...Think Spring Break!Just head to the Rafflecopter below for up to 21 chances to win.That's right...Lucky 21! Plus, the winner will be announced on Monday, March 17th ~ St. Patrick's Day. Lucky!

With dozens of designs to choose from, you'll have a ton of fun SitSpotting up your classroom space just like us!

a Rafflecopter giveaway Don't want to wait to see if you're one of the lucky 9? Well, guess what?SitSpots has a deal just for you!Enter Coupon Code CALIGALS14 during checkout on their site and save 25% OFF!This offer expires March 31, 2014. Click the pic to shop now...Still not sure? SitSpots offers a FREE sample before you purchase. Just head to their site to request your complimentary SitSpot today!Ready for your next creative Cali Gal?Head over to

These sit spots are AMAZING and so colorful! My favorite Spring vacation spot it typically my patio or my couch. I don't travel as much as I would like but if I could it would definitely be to some place warm and sunny!

I bought these recently and love them! They get used mostly for sitting spots, but occasionally I change it up and do some type of game with them either with vocabulary words or math facts. I'd love to have a set just for our games. My favorite Spring break spot is my house so I can relax and recover from the business of the weeks before. :)

What a great idea- thank you for sharing! I am so in love with these spots I cannot stand myself! My kids are constantly in each other's business (and space)... this could just be the magic ticket. Spring break: ANY where but Michigan.... we are on snow day #12.

I was able to give a set away too. . . but I didn't get any for myself. . . boo hoo! You can read my blog post if you want. http://2ndinline.blogspot.com/search/label/SitSpotsI'd love to be the winner of this set. My favorite spring break spot is Clearwater Beach, FL. . . it's right on the gulf and oh so perfect!Patty

These would be so amazing to have. Next year I will be a first year teacher at a private school and they do not have the money to afford carpets for each classroom. These would be so perfect. I would absolutely love to win this gift. Oh, and Spring Break....definitely Florida.

For spring break, I love anywhere that includes a beach!I loved reading all of the great ideas y'all have come up with for using Sit Spots in your classrooms! I'd looove to have a set!! :)rsworrel@gmail.com

I got these when I saw her in Vegas. I love them. My advice is to get something not pointy. I have stars (they maybe suns in the brochure). My points don't stay down as well after vacuuming. I've had mine on the floor since the beginning of the year. They are still in their spots, just the edges are starting to fray up a bit. I love them and had others order them and love them.

Is it terribly sad if I say my favorite spring break spot is my classroom??! That is the time when I love to deep-clean my classroom (because it usually hasn't seen a good dusting since Christmas break), organize (or re-organize) materials, and typically rearrange my set-up (I need change!!!)yeah, it's probably sad, but true! These Spots look very intriguing!!geteacher@hotmail.com

My favorite place to lay in the sun and forget about the never-ending snow in Indiana is Treasure Island, FL. I have been going here for 15 years with my family. SitSpots would be such a great addition to my classroom management plan in my classroom as a new teacher! :)

Can't tell you hoe much I love these. I have a set for my students to line up and I am craving another set for my carpet time. They are awesome! My fave place is a nice cold pool on a hot hot day.MelsMs. K/1 ELL

We only recently have gotten Spring Break. It is usually just Easter weekend. My favorite spot would be anywhere my own kids are ...and hopefully the weather will be warm enough to spend it outside. : ) Jenn

I would love enjoying time outside with my family especially at the beach. Marylinemail marylin77@msn.comBtw I tried to join the site through google. But is having issues throughout each one of the 6 blogs.I entered my emails and joined that way. I hope that's ok

I absolutely love this! I am currently a student teacher and will be a first year teacher this coming fall in Texas. I am starting to collect "classroom stuff" now so that I am not running around like a chicken with its head cut off during August .. well, at least not as much! :) These are a must have!

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